Apprenticeship funding is evolving, and several key measures have already come into effect or will take effect as of July 1, 2025. These adjustments have a direct impact on the cost and administrative management of your apprenticeship contracts.
Here is a clear summary to help you anticipate!
> What has already changed
🔻 Reduction of the single aid (since February 24, 2025)
- Amount of the single aid for employers with fewer than 250 employees:
➤ €6,000 ➡️ €5,000
📉 Decrease in social contribution exemptions (since March 1, 2025)
The exemption threshold for social charges on apprentice wages has been lowered from 79% to 50%.
🧾Example: 26-year-old apprentice paid 100% of the minimum wage (SMIC)
> From July 1, 2025: New measures
💰 Flat contribution for Bac+3 level and above
- Amount: €750 per contract
- Concerned: Apprentices in training at Bac+3 level or higher
- Payment: by the employer directly to the training center (CFA)
🎯 A measure to better target labor market needs.
📆 Daily funding calculation
- Removal of the “month started = month due” principle
- Funding calculated based on actual training days
🔎 More precise administrative monitoring will be required.
🌐 Reduction for mostly remote training
- If more than 80% of the training is remote
➤ 20% reduction in funding
⏳ Final payment conditional on contract completion
- 10% of funding will be paid only if the contract is fully completed
🎯 Goal: avoid overpayments in case of early termination
🧭 Enhanced security of the apprentice’s pathway
- Strengthened support before and during the contract
- Mandatory active monitoring by employer and CFA
- 3-month deadline to sign a contract after training starts
✔️ A more structured framework to prevent pathway disruptions
We are here to help you to better understand these changes and optimize the management of your apprenticeship contracts. Contact us now!
